Hi friend,

I hope you and your loved ones are having a rad start to the weekend.

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Why I love "medium stakes"

I've spoken to many founders with 8-figure exits.

They all complain about the same thing.

The first 2 years after the exit are the hardest.

Not because they have to stay for the earn-out.

But because they feel rudderless and without purpose - and deeply unsatisfied.

So, they usually do two things: angel investing and venture building.

And guess what? They hate it.

It turns out that the joy that comes with building a company is because of the stress and sacrifice.

You can't have one without the other.

It's a broken duality. Deep in their souls they know starting another company is not going to bring lasting happiness.

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Here are this week's top reads:

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The riddle of ambition

4 minutes | More to that
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Ambition. The word alone evokes a strong reaction. It has gotten us where we are, while also fueling our discontent with what we have. Is there a way to capitalize on ambition’s fuel while mitigating its potential harm? Another banger from my friend Lawrence Yeo.

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Lessons from the ultra-wealthy

2 minutes | Frederik Gieschen

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Whether it's with a new car, a new love interest or a big promotion, we often say: “When I get x, then I’ll be happy.” And how often does it actually make you happy? Life’s biggest questions aren’t answered by money or things. Just ask some of the world’s richest people.

→ Read the post​

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How to be less self-critical when perfectionism is a trap

1 minute | New York Times
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We feel pressure to keep up with the best vacations on Instagram. Our kids want to get into an Ivy while starring on the soccer team. Perfectionism is omnipresent — yet is it driving our collective unhappiness?

→ Read the article​

Below the Fold
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LAST WEEK'S MOST READ

• ​A cliche, not a snowflake (Jared, 694 clicks)
• ​The joy of leaving money on the table (Radreads, 599 clicks)

And finally, a lioness wins tug-of-war against meatheads.

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